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David H. Tremblay

David H. Tremblay, 89, of Youngsville, Pa, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Kinzua Healthcare & Rehab Center in Warren.

He was born Oct. 29, 1931, a son to the late Joy Olive Baker Flaus and raised by his late stepfather, William Flaus.

David graduated in the Youngsville High School class of 1950 and then served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, he attended Woodbury Business College in Los Angeles, Calif. After moving back to Pennsylvania, he started Tremblay Tree Service in Corry and operated it for over 40 years. He also owned and operated an Equipment Sales business for about 20 years at his home as well as two dairy farms in Erie County. He was an active member of Beaverdam Mennonite Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.

He is survived by his children: David (Debbie) Tremblay of Wrightsville, Pa., Dale Tremblay of Arizona, Darrel Tremblay of Jamestown, N.Y., Tina (John) Bergman of Panama, N.Y., Candice Knapp of Niobe, N.Y., Pamela Carnes of Ashville, N.Y., the Rev. James (Brenda) Tremblay of Pittsburgh, Pa., John Tremblay of Sterling, Mass., and Anne (Joe) McQuiston of Erie, Pa.; his stepchildren: Richard Davis of Anderson, S.C., Scott (Kristine) Davis of Danville, Va., Darryl (Heather) Graves of Lakeland, Fla., and Lynn (Nicole) Graves of Painesville, Ohio; 33 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; his siblings: Laurel Thompson of Al-tadena, Calif., Joy Little of Pittsfield, Pa., and Brighton Flaus of San Jose, Calif.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Tremblay; and stepson, Roger Graves.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, July 9, from 4-7p.m., at the Beaverdam Mennonite Church, 17721 PA-89, Corry, PA 16407. A funeral service will be held there at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 10 with the Rev. Randy Carr, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Lawn Cemetery where military honors will be provided.

Memorial donations may be made to the Beaverdam Mennonite Church.

The Nelson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Youngsville, have been entrusted with all arrangements.

Condolences to the fami-ly may be made at www. nelsonfuneralhome.net.